Andrew Garfield says he hasn’t seen ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and won’t congratulate Tom Holland until he does. He also makes clear he’s not involved in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.
Andrew Garfield has made it clear he won’t appear in the upcoming Marvel film ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. His statement puts to rest weeks of speculation about a possible return. Meanwhile, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ continues to break box office records in North America, with Tom Holland in the lead role.
The film has already earned $891 million domestically and could become the first to cross $1 billion in North America. Still, Garfield hasn’t reached out to Holland to congratulate him. He explained at the West Hollywood premiere of his new film ‘The Uprising’ that he prefers to wait until he’s actually seen ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and Holland’s other recent project, ‘The Odyssey’, before sending any messages. Garfield said he wants his praise to be genuine and based on the work itself, not just the numbers.
According to multiple industry sources, Andrew Garfield's name, as well as Tobey Maguire's, is absent from official Marvel cast lists and film databases for 'Avengers: Doomsday', supporting Garfield's public denial.
Garfield, who played Spider-Man in two films and returned in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ with Holland and Tobey Maguire, said he isn’t surprised by the new film’s success. He pointed to Spider-Man’s appeal as an ordinary person who becomes a hero, making the character easy for audiences to relate to. For Garfield, the franchise’s popularity comes from viewers seeing their own struggles and victories in Spider-Man’s story.
Asked again about rumors tying him to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, Garfield was direct: he’s not in the cast. He added that audiences will see for themselves soon enough. His comments, delivered with a smile, left little room for doubt, even as fan theories and online speculation continue.
Box office analysts and trade publications confirm that 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has held the number one spot in North America for five consecutive weekends, with global earnings reaching approximately $2.33 billion, making it one of the most significant box office stories of the season.
Garfield’s attention is now on his latest project, Paul Greengrass’s ‘The Uprising’, where he plays a fictional rebel leader in 1831 England. The director said Garfield did most of his own stunts during the film’s fight scenes, though Garfield admitted the physical work left him reaching for ice packs for his knees. The film opens in theaters on September 10.
Garfield’s approach stands out in an industry that often celebrates hype before substance. By holding off on public congratulations until he’s seen Holland’s work, he shows a preference for authenticity over empty gestures. His clear denial of any role in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ also cuts through the usual Marvel rumor mill. In a business full of speculation, Garfield’s focus on honesty and respect for the work itself is a rare stance.
